4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,250 miles

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problem #4

Jan 202004

Taurus

  • 89,000 miles
Upon starting vehicle consumer heard a noise. Consumer checked the power steering fluid level and found out that the level was low. Fluid was draining into the bellows, which was a rubber boot that protected the inner tie rod. Consumer determined that a snapped ring was missing from the bellows.

- Hilliard, OH, USA

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problem #3

Jun 042002

(reported on)

Taurus

  • miles
Power steering fluid is leaking. Dealer inspecting vehicle.

- Lansing, MI, USA

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problem #2

Oct 312001

Taurus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power steering fluid leaking into rack and pinion dust boot. Vehicle taken to an independent repair shop for repairs. Dealer replaced power steering rack and pinion and power steering fluid, due to faulty rack and pinion steering gear box.

- Hobart, IN, USA

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problem #1

Sep 102001

Taurus

  • miles
Vehicle experienced a loss of power steering fluid causing steering to be very stiff and hard to control. Refilled fluid and it was okay for approximately 100 miles, then got low again. Each time we filled it, it rapidly emptied, until we could not drive it more than 5-8 miles between refills. Mechanic found that both sides of the rack and pinion were leaking into the dust boots, which were full to capacity with power steering fluid. Whole rack and pinion unit had to be replaced. Ford would not pay for repair at 46K miles, so we paid out of pocket.

- Halifax, PA, USA

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